President Trump warned Iran that it will face consequences for attacks on U.S. allies Kuwait and Bahrain. Meanwhile, inflation is rising due to high gas prices remaining above $4 per gallon.
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President Trump issued a warning to Iran about attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.
He said Iran delayed negotiating a deal that would have been beneficial for them.
Gas prices in the U.S. are staying above $4 per gallon.
Rising gas prices are contributing to higher inflation.
President Trump shared his message on the social media platform Truth Social.
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Inflation in the United States rose to 4.2% in May, the highest level in three years. Rising energy prices, mostly due to disruptions from the Iran war, were the main reason for the increase.
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 4.2% annually in May, up from 3.8% in April.
Inflation was 2.4% in January before rising sharply over the next few months.
The Iran war caused problems in global energy supplies, especially by closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy prices made up over 60% of the monthly rise in the CPI.
Gasoline prices were 40.5% higher than a year earlier.
Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, went up 2.9% annually in May.
Slight drops in fuel prices seen in June are not included in these May inflation numbers.
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Leslie Stahl, a longtime correspondent for the TV news program "60 Minutes," said she will stay with the show despite big changes in how it is run. Stahl said she was told that "60 Minutes" will keep its independence, meaning it will make its own decisions about what news to report without outside control.
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Leslie Stahl is a veteran reporter for "60 Minutes."
She recently announced she plans to continue working on the show.
The show is going through major editorial changes.
Stahl said the show's leadership promised it will remain editorially independent.
Editorial independence means the program can decide its news content without outside influence.
Stahl celebrated with a champagne toast in the "60 Minutes" newsroom.
"60 Minutes" is owned by a corporate company that is making these changes.
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A Texas jury found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder for stabbing and killing another high school athlete at a track meet. He was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
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The incident occurred at a high school track meet in Texas.
Karmelo Anthony, aged 19, was accused of fatally stabbing a fellow athlete.
A jury found Anthony guilty of murder.
He received a sentence of 35 years in prison.
The victim was a high school student participating in the track event.
The case was reported and covered by CBS News.
The stabbing happened during or around the time of the school sports event.
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US inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest rate in three years, mainly due to higher energy costs. This increase may lead the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to slow down spending.
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Inflation rose from 3.8% in April to 4.2% in May.
The increase was driven mostly by rising energy prices.
Energy bills, including gas and electricity, were about 25% higher than the previous year.
Gasoline prices rose sharply to an average of $4.15 per gallon in May from $2.98 in late February.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures how much prices increase compared to the previous year.
The Federal Reserve aims to keep inflation around 2%.
The US and Israel’s conflict with Iran has affected inflation trends.
This inflation level is the highest since April 2023, when the US was dealing with energy-related problems linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Inflation in the United States rose to 4.2 percent in May, marking the highest level in three years. Higher energy prices caused by the conflict in Iran contributed to the increase in the cost of goods.
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The annual inflation rate reached 4.2 percent in May.
This is the highest inflation rate seen in the last three years.
Energy prices increased due to the war in Iran.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures inflation by tracking the cost of goods and services.
Rising energy costs affected the prices of other goods.
The data was released by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Inflation shows how much prices go up over time, affecting the cost of living.
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Angela Prichard was shot and killed by her estranged husband, Christopher Prichard, at the dog kennel where she worked in Bellevue, Iowa, in October 2022. Christopher was arrested after a manhunt, found guilty of first-degree murder, and sentenced to life in prison without parole in March 2024.
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Angela Prichard was fatally shot by her estranged husband on the morning of October 8, 2022, at Mississippi Ridge Kennels in Bellevue, Iowa.
Christopher Prichard entered the kennel early in the morning, around 4 a.m., after sneaking through the woods the night before.
Angela called 911 during the attack, identified Christopher as the shooter, and can be heard on the call pleading with him.
Angela had a restraining order against Christopher since September 1, 2022, due to harassment, stalking, and threats.
Christopher violated the restraining order, leading to an arrest warrant nine days before the shooting.
After being on the run for about 16 hours, Christopher was arrested, charged with first-degree murder and robbery, and later found guilty.
In March 2024, Christopher Prichard was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Angela’s family sued the City of Bellevue and local police officers for not properly responding, but the lawsuit was dismissed in January 2025; the family is appealing the decision.
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Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Maine. He will challenge the current Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate race in Maine.
Senator Susan Collins is the Republican incumbent running for re-election.
The election between Platner and Collins will take place during the midterm elections.
Primary races were held in four states, with key results reported.
This race is one of several contests shaping the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
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Social Security is expected to run out of enough money by 2032 to pay full benefits. After that, the program may only be able to pay about 78% of promised benefits to more than 62 million Americans.
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More than 62 million Americans receive Social Security benefits.
Social Security benefits come from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance fund.
A federal report says the fund will become insolvent by the end of 2032.
Insolvent means the fund will not have enough money to pay full benefits.
After 2032, the fund can only pay about 78% of benefits scheduled.
This could lead to benefit cuts unless changes are made.
Social Security is a key part of retirement and survivor income for many Americans.
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In May 2026, U.S. inflation rose to 4.2 percent, the highest since April 2023, mainly due to higher fuel prices. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, also increased slightly. The rise in inflation and strong job growth make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates soon.
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Consumer prices rose 0.5 percent in May 2026, down from 0.6 percent in April.
Annual inflation increased to 4.2 percent in May, up from 3.8 percent in April.
Fuel prices rose 3.9 percent in May and 23.5 percent over the past year, causing over 60 percent of the price increase in May.
Grocery prices (food at home) rose 0.1 percent in May.
Housing costs (shelter index) went up by 0.3 percent in May.
Core inflation increased 0.2 percent monthly and 2.9 percent yearly in May.
The Federal Reserve, led by Kevin Warsh (a Trump nominee), is unlikely to lower interest rates soon due to rising inflation and strong job growth.
Expectations for an interest rate increase later in 2026 have grown among investors.
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Angela Prichard called the police many times for help because her husband was hurting, following, and threatening her. Despite her calls, her husband ended up killing her.
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Angela Prichard was attacked, stalked, and threatened by her husband.
She repeatedly called the police to ask for help.
The police did not stop the violence.
Her husband killed her despite the warnings and calls for help.
The story will be featured on the TV show "48 Hours" on June 13 at 10/9c on CBS and Paramount+.
The report is by Jonathan Vigliotti, a contributor to "48 Hours."
The show follows the WNBA game on CBS.
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US inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the third month in a row of increases since the Iran war began. Energy prices led the rise, causing higher costs for gas, food, and clothing, and making Americans more worried about their finances.
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Inflation was 4.2% in May, up from 3.8% in April and 3.3% in March.
Inflation before the Iran war in February was 2.4%.
Energy prices caused 60% of the monthly increase in consumer prices.
Gasoline prices are about $1 higher per gallon than a year ago.
Core inflation (excluding food and energy) rose by 2.9%.
American consumer confidence dropped to historic lows due to higher prices.
The US Federal Reserve is meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh to decide on interest rates.
President Donald Trump downplayed fuel prices despite their increase.
The job market remains strong with unemployment steady at 4.3%.
Some experts predict the Fed will not lower interest rates this year or next.
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The Trump administration asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit trying to stop a UFC event planned on the White House grounds. The government called the lawsuit unjustified and said the event is part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States.
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A UFC fight is scheduled for the White House South Lawn this weekend as part of the America 250 anniversary events.
Two Virginia residents filed a lawsuit to stop the event, claiming it was improperly approved and skipped environmental reviews.
The lawsuit says the event improperly uses public land for a private company’s benefit and misuses a temporary rule for the anniversary.
The Justice Department argued the lawsuit lacks legal standing and was filed too late since the event was announced almost a year ago.
The government description highlights over $60 million and tens of thousands of work hours spent preparing the event.
More than 4,000 people are expected to attend in person, including over 1,000 military members.
About 120,000 visitors will watch nearby after winning free tickets through a lottery.
The administration compared the event to other White House celebrations like the Easter Egg Roll and Congressional Picnic.
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Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maine, even though his campaign faced several controversies. He will compete against Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election. In California, Republican Steve Hilton moved on to the general election against Democrat Xavier Becerra.
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Graham Platner won the Democratic Senate primary in Maine.
His campaign had several recent scandals or controversies.
Platner will face Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, in the November election.
In California, Republican Steve Hilton won his primary race.
Steve Hilton will run against Democrat Xavier Becerra in the general election.
These primary results set the stage for upcoming U.S. Senate elections in both states.
The article focuses on Senate races within the United States.
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Graham Platner won the Democratic primary in Maine for the U.S. Senate race despite several scandals, including controversial tattoos and past behavior accusations. Supporters say his military service and authenticity make him a strong candidate against Republican incumbent Susan Collins, while critics raise questions about ethics and accountability.
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Graham Platner is a marine veteran and oyster farmer who won the Maine Democratic Senate primary.
He faces Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election.
Platner’s campaign was affected by scandals like offensive old social media posts, a tattoo linked to Nazis (later covered), explicit messages, and accusations of intimidation.
Some accusations came from a Republican operative, and Platner has apologized, citing struggles with PTSD and depression from military service.
Supporters argue for second chances and prioritize policy over personal issues.
Critics worry about standards related to behavior and symbols tied to hate groups.
The race highlights tensions within the Democratic Party about ethics, authenticity, and winning elections.
Public figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez acknowledge the complexity of choosing between candidates with controversial pasts.
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The race for California’s 22nd Congressional District in the 2026 House election is highly competitive. Democrat Randy Villegas, a progressive, will face incumbent Republican David Valadao, who has a strong local base. Prediction markets favor Democrats, but forecasters see the race as a toss-up due to the district’s mixed political history.
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California’s 22nd District has a majority Latino population with younger residents and economic challenges.
The district voted for Joe Biden in 2020 but supported President Trump in 2024.
Republican David Valadao is the current representative, known for a moderate image and local ties as a dairy farmer.
Valadao lost his seat in 2018 but won it back in 2020 and held it in 2024 with a comfortable margin.
Democrat Randy Villegas, backed by Senator Bernie Sanders, is a progressive and member of the local school board.
In the June 2 primary, Valadao led with 40.7% of the vote; Villegas followed with 32.2%, and a moderate Democrat finished third.
Prediction markets give Democrats over a 60% chance of winning the seat, but leading political forecasts call the race a toss-up.
The race will test how well progressive Democrats can win in swing districts with moderate Republican incumbents.
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More children and teenagers in the UK are enjoying reading again after several years of decline. A survey found that 36.1% of young people now like reading in their free time, and more say they read every day compared to last year.
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The rise in enjoyment of reading is the first increase since 2021.
36.1% of children and teenagers said they liked reading in 2026, up from 32.7% in 2025.
Daily reading by young people aged 8 to 18 grew from 18.7% in 2025 to 20.3% in 2026.
The survey covered 125,375 young people aged 5 to 18 from 479 UK schools.
Reading enjoyment increased most among 14-to-16 and 16-to-18 age groups.
Boys aged 5 to 8 showed a slight drop in enjoyment of reading.
Children receiving free school meals showed smaller gains in reading enjoyment than those who did not.
Most children were motivated to read by teachers (65.8%) and parents (54.8%).
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Rightwing groups are trying to challenge lawsuits by cities and states against big oil companies accused of hiding the dangers of their products. Some law firms argue that fossil fuel-backed groups are trying to influence federal judges by holding seminars that support the oil industry. The debate involves investigations into whether a nonprofit that educates judges about climate science is biased or improperly influencing courts.
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Many cities and states have sued big oil companies for hiding the dangers of fossil fuels.
Rightwing organizations claim lawyers and an environmental nonprofit are trying to sway judges against oil companies.
Law firms involved in climate lawsuits say fossil fuel groups seek to influence judges through seminars with pro-industry speakers.
Chris Wright, the current energy secretary and former fracking executive, spoke at judge seminars hosted by fossil fuel-linked groups.
Republican lawmakers, including Jim Jordan and Darrell Issa, have investigated the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) for allegedly influencing judges improperly.
Sher Edling, a law firm filing climate lawsuits, denies improper ties with ELI and highlights ELI’s connections to fossil fuel companies.
Fossil fuel-backed groups fund seminars that provide judicial education supporting industry interests, such as those by the Law and Economics Center.
The investigation and lawsuits center around how judicial education and influence may affect outcomes in climate-related legal cases.
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The Trump administration is increasing efforts to take away U.S. citizenship from naturalized Americans at a much faster rate than past governments. This includes new policies targeting more people for denaturalization, or loss of citizenship, beyond previous legal limits.
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Denaturalization means stripping a person of their U.S. citizenship.
The Trump administration started 168 denaturalization cases in its first term.
The current Trump administration aims to pursue 100 to 200 denaturalization cases each month.
Last year, a memo expanded the types of people who could be targeted for denaturalization.
In recent years, denaturalization has been rare due to a 1967 Supreme Court decision setting strict rules.
The Biden administration only initiated 64 denaturalization cases over four years.
Denaturalization is allowed by law mostly when citizenship was gained through fraud or lying.
Experts warn the new expanded policies risk political abuse as they are not fully supported by law.
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Republican leaders are showing confidence about an upcoming Supreme Court decision on transgender athletes. The discussion centers on how laws might treat transgender students in sports competitions.
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Republicans are optimistic about a Supreme Court ruling involving transgender athletes.
The case relates to participation of transgender students in school sports.
The conversation focuses on legal and policy changes regarding transgender rights in sports.
The ruling could affect how schools handle transgender student athletes.
The Gavel newsletter will become part of The Hill Insider, offering premium legal and policy content starting July 2026.
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